Our £1.99 Guide to the Key #Safeguarding Updates 2025 💡 Our advisers have created a comprehensive resource that gives DSLs and school leaders everything they need to know about the latest statutory changes in #KCSIE 2025 👉 buff.ly/davruHR
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Our £1.99 Guide to the Key #Safeguarding Updates 2025 💡 Our advisers have created a comprehensive resource that gives DSLs and school leaders everything they need to know about the latest statutory changes in #KCSIE 2025 👉 buff.ly/davruHR
We'd like to say a warm welcome back to all the teachers and pupils returning to school this week 📚 If you should need any support this year, don't hesitate to visit our website or contact the team 👉 buff.ly/qpbMspx #BackToSchool #SchoolSupport #MusicProvision
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our #TeamSFE skydivers Money and Ali were unable to do their jump at the weekend. The jump will now take place in a few weeks' time ❤️ 👉 buff.ly/QpTovCs
#Safeguarding and Child Protection Inset (Pre-Recorded Webinar) 💡 This pre-recorded webinar is a convenient way to update all staff on the key principles of safeguarding and child protection, fully aligned with national guidance from September 2025 👉 buff.ly/vENuPBv
Did you know that SFE #MusicSchool offers a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers? 💡 We were thrilled to hear from Christian Bohm who details his experience with the Music School 👏 Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2GxcdTP
SFE #Newsletter 📧 With the new academic year approaching, now is the perfect time to subscribe to our monthly newsletter for expert-curated insights, guidance and resources in the world of #education –collated and created by our expert advisers 👉 buff.ly/yhPMyFS
Poverty or Neglect? Understanding The Signs 💡 SFE #Safeguarding Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses the difference between “poverty” and “neglect” and how we can support children in each case👉 buff.ly/XWdHeT9 #SchoolSupport
Termly DSL Networking Session – (Online - FREE) 💡 Our termly meetings for Designated Safeguarding leads and their deputies are an opportunity to get together, keep up to date with new guidance, legislation or key topics and share best practice 👉 buff.ly/UkzmEX5
Wishing the best of luck to Money and Ali as they take to the skies this weekend. They will be clipping in to their instructors and parachutes as they take part in SFE's first sponsored skydive. Find out more about them and how you can support them here👉 buff.ly/1ByQblL
SFE #MusicSchool 🎶 We run two wonderful Birmingham-based Music Schools, offering a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers 💡 👉 buff.ly/Uxqj7Nk
Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly #safeguarding #newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding. Don’t miss out – sign up today 👉 buff.ly/6WX6xQi
Last week we we're thrilled to introduce Money and Ali, who are taking on a sponsored skydive to fundraise for SFE 🪂 Want to know what inspired Money and Ali to take the leap - literally? Check out our latest blog to read their story 👉 buff.ly/RXZdEdv #SFECan #YouCan
SFE #MusicSchool 🎶 Our instrumental/vocal lessons are currently offered to both adults and children💡 If you're looking to upskill or learn a new instrument, find out more about our lessons here 👉 buff.ly/2GxcdTP
We're #hiring! Join our Team as an Administration Officer 💡 💡 Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent 📍 Location: Birmingham Find out more about the role and apply here 👉 buff.ly/YRnL354 #AdministrationOfficer #JoinOurTeam
Did you know that #YouCan help us create opportunities through the power of music and learning by supporting #TeamSFE? We would like to introduce Money and Ali, who are skydiving to fundraise for SFE later this month 👉 buff.ly/RXZdEdv
SFE Music School offers a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers 🎶 We offer In-Person, Online and Flexi lessons (a mixture of both) 💡 Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/M55Aafu #MusicSchool
How can we prepare children to stay safe during the summer holidays?💡 With the holidays now underway, Interim School Support Lead and Education Adviser here at SFE, Jo Perrin, discusses four tips for keeping children safe this summer 👉 buff.ly/qcfWV23 #SchoolHolidays
8 Family‑Friendly Activities to Enjoy in Birmingham this Summer ☀️ We’ve put together a list of fun, family-friendly activities to enjoy in and around Birmingham, come rain or shine… 👉 buff.ly/5C09UHJ #SummerHolidays
We'd like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this school year. Your support means we can continue to bring music opportunities to people across Birmingham ❤️ Visit our website to find out more about the work we do as a charity 👉 buff.ly/NEmJx3t
We were thrilled to hear from Abbie Nicholls, Class Teacher at Featherstone Primary School, regarding her experience attending one of our English courses - a huge thanks to Abbie for this brilliant review 👏 Find out more about our English courses here 👉 buff.ly/7Ax2Yqa
Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly #safeguarding #newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding. Don’t miss out – sign up today 👉 buff.ly/D2USAWC
Last week, our talented musicians took to the stage as part of our Youth Proms 🎶 Ensemble places, and instrument loan, are offered free of charge to over 4,000 young musicians. To support our Ensembles, please click here 👉 buff.ly/dc3mR3V
We're still in awe of the talent shown at last week's Youth Proms 🎶 We raised just over £900 over the four evenings, if you would like to help us reach £1,000 you can donate here 👉 buff.ly/IXTryk8 A huge thank you again to everyone who joined us ❤️ #ACEsupported
What the New Statutory RSHE Guidance Means for Your School 💡 Our experienced Safeguarding and RSHE Adviser, Jo Perrin – a former pastoral lead – has taken a deep dive into the changes to the updated statutory guidance for RSHE👉 buff.ly/HwdH4Bn #RSHE #RSHEGuidance
With another school year wrapped, we'd like to wish both educators and students a restful and inspiring summer break! Whether you're travelling, planning for next year, or just enjoying a well-deserved rest, you've earned every moment 🌞 #SummerHolidays
We'd like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our Deputy Head of Music Service and Head of Ensembles, Charlotte Buxton. Thank you, Charlotte, for having made such a huge impact on our young musicians - we wish you the best of luck in your new role 👏🎶
🎉 We'd like to say the biggest thank you to each and everyone who has joined us this week 🎶 To our #SFEensembles - you have done us and yourselves immensely proud! ❤️ Any donations to support our ensembles are hugely appreciated 👉 tinyurl.com/y8xd6pnd #ACEsupported
The first half of this evening's performances are officially underway, with a fantastic turnout for the final event of this year's #YouthProms 🎶 We've had a spectacular week of music from our young musicians, and this evening is no exception 👏 #YouthProms2025 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
With the final of this year's Youth Proms 2025 taking place this evening, we can't quite believe how fast this week has gone 🎶 We can't wait to welcome those of you joining us tonight to Symphony Hall - you can find the full programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz #ACEsupported
Tonight marks the final evening of our 2025 Youth Proms - and what a brilliant week it's been 👏 We can't wait for one final evening of music 🎶 You can view the programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz *All concerts will have BSL interpretation* #ACEsupported
We were delighted to hear from Sarah Eaton, Strategic Pastoral & DSL at Hamilton School, regarding her experience attending our Update for Existing DSLs on Safeguarding and Child Protection - thank you Sarah! 👏 Find out more about our #Safeguarding training 👉 buff.ly/N576prF
Night three of our #YouthProms is officially complete here at Symphony Hall, with the final evening of this week's performances taking place tomorrow 🎶 Any donations to support our ensembles are hugely appreciated 👉 buff.ly/IXTryk8 #ACEsupported
We've had a fantastic first two evenings at Symphony Hall this week for our #YouthProms2025 - a huge well done to our ensemble members who have put on spectacular performances - you should all be very proud 👏 Find the full programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz #ACESupported
The Writing Framework: A Long-Awaited Step in the Right Direction? 💡 In her recent blog, Education Adviser here at SFE, Emma Mudge, discusses the new writing framework 👉 buff.ly/ro1Oz0V
Each year, we offer nearly 4,000 ensemble places, and it costs between £150 - £350 a year for each of those placements. Fundraising plays a large part in making these opportunities possible. If you would like to support our Ensembles, you can donate here 👉 buff.ly/dc3mR3V
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a spectacular evening of music 🎶 If you are able to make a donation, no matter how big or small, it's greatly appreciated ❤️👉 tinyurl.com/y8xd6pnd We'll see you tomorrow for night three! 🌟 #YouthProms2025 #ACEsupported
We're having a fantastic evening here at Symphony Hall, with the second half of night two officially underway 🎶 A huge thank you to everyone here with us this evening. Our #SFEensembles never fail to amaze us! 🌟 Here's to a brilliant second half 👏 #YouthProms2025 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
Night two has officially kicked off here at Symphony Hall, with our young musicians doing us proud 👏 It's great to see so many of you here with us this evening, here's to night two! 🎶 #SFEensembles #YouthProms2025 #ACEsupported
We're back at Symphony Hall this evening for night two of our #YouthProms2025, kicking off at 7pm 🎶 Last night was an incredible opening evening, and we're certain that tonight will be just as spectacular. You can find the full programme here 👉 tinyurl.com/7e9reecw #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
Absolutely loved seeing the fabulous ensembles perform last night. We heard Mozart on the steel pans, Backstreet Boys from the training winds and Star Wars from the Symphony Orchestra! Incredible focus from the children, impressive organisation by the staff. Particularly fab primary massed choir 🎶
Well done to our talented ensembles who put on spectacular performances this evening, and thank you to everyone who joined us 👏 If you are able to support our ensembles, any donation, no matter how big or small, makes a difference ❤️👉 cafdonate.cafonline.org/26416#!/Dona... #ACEsupported
The second half of this evening's #YouthProms has officially commenced, and our #SFEensembles are certainly doing us proud 👏🌟 A huge thank you to those who have joined us this evening, it's fantastic to see so many of you here supporting our young musicians 🎶 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
This evening’s performances have begun! 🎶 Our incredible #SFEensembles are kicking off the evening in style 👏 It’s fantastic to see such a great crowd with us tonight - here’s to an unforgettable opening night of #YouthProms2025! 🌟 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
We're thrilled to be here at Symphony Hall for the first evening of this year's #YouthProms, kicking off at 7pm 🎶 You can find the full programme here 👉 tinyurl.com/mvebwzpu We'll see you soon for a fantastic evening of music 🎶 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported
Youth Proms 2025 - British Sign Language Interpreter – Sarah Butt 🎶 We're thrilled to be welcoming Sarah Butt to Symphony Hall this week for our annual Youth Proms 🎉 You can find the full programme for this week's concerts here 👉 buff.ly/av5LWaN #ACESupported
Our Youth Proms 2025 will officially kick off this evening, and we can't wait for those of you joining us this evening to witness the talent of our young musicians 🎶 See the full programme 👉 buff.ly/av5LWaN Like/comment if you'll be joining us this evening! 🎉
With our #YouthProms starting tomorrow, we'd like to say good luck to all ensemble members performing over the next few evenings - these concerts are a culmination of the work SFE has been doing in schools and at ensemble centres throughout 2024-25, and we couldn't be prouder 👏
We've published new dates for our highly regarded statutory DSL half-day Updates and two-day Safeguarding and Child Protection for DSLs training courses. Don't miss out - book now for the academic year 2025/26 👉 buff.ly/jJUiLZR #SafeguardingCourses
In case you missed it last month, Interim School Support Lead and Education Adviser here at SFE, Jo Perrin, discussed how we can prepare children to stay safe during the summer holidays in her recent blog💡👉 buff.ly/pIzQvzb #SchoolHolidays
We'd like to say a warm welcome to our new Youth Proms Compere - Des Coleman 🎶 Des Coleman is a BAFTA winner and Royal Television Society Award recipient whose 30 year career spans film, theatre, and television. Find out more 🎶👉 buff.ly/zqDnJY0
As our Youth Proms take place later this month, it’s the perfect opportunity to remind you about becoming a Friend of Our Ensembles. By making an annual donation and becoming a Friend, you'll be directly supporting the young musicians involved 👉 buff.ly/gA0s8Fx
KCSIE 2025 - What's Changed? 💡 Our advisers have created a table which talks about the changes (there aren’t many) – and for each one, have come up with questions for you to ask yourself and your colleagues 👉 buff.ly/0r0sm7t #KCSIE #KCSIE2025
Join our team as a Brass Instrumental Teacher 💡 We are currently in need of enthusiastic and dedicated full or part-time Brass Teachers with strong experience in Whole Class teaching to join our vibrant music community 👉 buff.ly/yAOae08 #Hiring
Transnational Marriage Abandonment (a form of domestic abuse): What Schools Need to Know 💡 What is this type of abuse, and who does it impact? Jo Perrin discusses the impact, the law and the signs schools should look out for in our latest blog 👉 buff.ly/EYyh4cx
As the summer term draws to a close, now is the perfect time to start planning your CPD priorities for the 2025/26 academic year 💡 Visit our website to explore everything we offer and find out what’s new for the next academic year 👉 buff.ly/t5tDkx8 #WhatsNew #CPD
Opportunity to join SFE as a Drum Teacher 💡 As a Drum Kit and Whole Class Instrumental Teacher with us, you’ll play a crucial role in developing the skills and musical passion of our students 👉 buff.ly/rwiKp0a #Hiring #DrumTeacher #MusicTeacher
This Saturday, 12th July, is the last session of the year for our Birmingham #InclusiveChoir before we break for Summer. Taking place @mac_birmingham between 11.00-12.30, it promises to be lots of fun for everyone 🎶 👉 buff.ly/PFZpPHC
1stClass@Number, a teaching assistant-led programme designed to improve the maths skills of struggling Year 2 pupils, has been shown to boost numeracy, according to an independent evaluation by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/Y5r3iYT
We were thrilled to be a finalist in the Arts, Culture and Heritage category at last night’s prestigious Charity Awards 2025. Even though we didn’t pick up the ultimate prize, it was a great to receive 'Highly Commended'. Congratulations to Kilmartin Museum on your success 🎉
We had a brilliant day yesterday celebrating the wins of cohort 13 at our #HealthforLife celebration event - a huge well done to everyone involved in making the day a success, and to cohort 13 for their fantastic work 👏Find out more about the programme 👉 buff.ly/pbNaAWg
Congratulations to all finalists in the Arts, Culture and Heritage category at The Charity Awards 2025! 🌟 We were delighted to stand with you and applaud Kilmartin Museum on your success 👏
We’re guests of The Charity Awards 2025 in London where we are shortlisted as just one of three Finalists in the Arts, Culture and Heritage category 🎶 We congratulate every charity that is here with us on their great achievement of being shortlisted for ‘the Oscars of UK charity’ 👏
Just hours to go before #TheCharityAwards2025 – the Oscars for UK charity – where we are shortlisted as just one of three Finalists in Arts, Culture and Heritage. A great accolade for our team, for Birmingham’s young musicians and for #Birmingham 👉 buff.ly/XBUNbbb
The government have announced there will be no significant changes to KCSIE 2025, with more information to follow later this month 🔊 Sign up for our free safeguarding newsletter to stay informed on how the changes will affect your practice 👉 buff.ly/idaOmMw
July is always a highlight for everyone at SFE, especially as it’s the month that our Youth Proms take place 🎶 If you would like to support our Ensembles going forward, please click here to find out more and to donate 👉 buff.ly/Xy31YXL
We’re so proud that our work has been recognised by the prestigious national Charity Awards as just one of three Finalists in Arts, Culture and Heritage, being awarded this Thursday evening in London! 🎶👉 buff.ly/XBUNbbb #TheCharityAwards2025
Job Opportunity: Senior #BusinessDevelopmentManager 🔊 The Senior Business Development Manager at SFE is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right experience and ambition to develop and grow a business development function 👉 buff.ly/paFELgR
Using qualitative and quantitative data to measure safeguarding impact 💡 Education Adviser and Interim School Support Lead here at SFE, Jo Perrin, looks at how we can ‘measure safeguarding’ – including pitfalls to avoid, in Headteacher Update 👉 buff.ly/nFA3RO1
For many, having access to music can mean a chance to discover their voice, build confidence, or even pursue new opportunities. If you would like to support our work, and help the music continue to play for those we work with, click here to donate 👉 buff.ly/q5g1tT1
Our Chief Executive Sharon Bell is speaking at Charity Finance Group's Strong Foundations, Lasting Impact Annual Conference on Thursday, 26 June. Read the full press release here 👉 buff.ly/ynxD594 Find out more about the conference 👉 bit.ly/CFGAC25
🎉 Youth Proms 2025 🎶 Our 2025 Youth Proms are now just 3 weeks away! Join us for an incredible week of music from our talented #SFEensembles 🎶👉 buff.ly/B0q1VzG #YouthProms2025
SFE Newsletter 📧 Subscribe to our monthly #newsletter for expert-curated insights, guidance and resources in the world of #education – collated and created by our expert advisers 💡 Sign up today to stay informed, inspired, and ahead 👉 buff.ly/LUGEl3N
Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly #safeguarding #newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding. Don’t miss out – sign up today 👉 buff.ly/ipUhdl0
SFE's Birmingham Youth Proms are returning with an unforgettable series of concerts, showcasing the incredible talent of young musicians from schools and ensemble centres throughout 2024-25. 🎟️ Book your tickets now 👉 buff.ly/B0q1VzG #YouthProms2025 #SFEensembles
Music is a language that everyone can understand; it transcends age, gender, culture and experiences. Most people will have a musical memory or piece of music that means something to them. Read more about what music means to our community singing groups 👉 buff.ly/uIq1xZL
Help Services For Education Win £5,000! Movement for Good is running a special draw this week to support charities working with children and young people — and we need your help to be in with a chance of winning £5,000. buff.ly/cTlf0jU
In partnership with Mondelez International, our Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle. Check if your school has been invited and if they're eligible for the £3,500 grant here 👉 buff.ly/gfOUnhQ
Waiting for KCSiE 2025? Sign up for our free safeguarding newsletter, and when the KCSIE consultation is shared, we will send you a special edition dedicated to how the changes will affect your practice. Let us find & decipher the key details for you > buff.ly/xlJ64g5
Wellbeing and Safeguarding: The Crucial Connection 💡 Education adviser Lucie Welch discusses the crucial connection between #wellbeing and #safeguarding, explaining how prioritising both can create a more positive and supportive environment for all children 👉 buff.ly/ZGgW1I1
At SFE, our charitable projects work to increase access to music for individuals and groups who otherwise would struggle to engage in quality music activities. Read more about how you can help us bring #music to people across Birmingham here 👉 buff.ly/DkD01UT
🎉 We’re excited to share that tickets for our Youth Proms 2025 are officially on sale! 🎶 Join us for a celebration of young talent, taking place 14th–17th July 🌟 ✨ Book your tickets now 👉 buff.ly/9jeLb87 #YouthProms2025 #SFEensembles
Our team of experienced advisers can work closely with you to develop a bespoke package of support that addresses your specific needs based on your individual challenges, whole school priorities and targets 👉 buff.ly/zrWbtzX #SchoolSupport #Consultancy
Our next Birmingham Inclusive Choir session is taking place this Saturday, 14th June between 11.00-12.30 at the MAC Birmingham. If you, or someone you know is under 25 and has a disability, then come and join us 👉 buff.ly/nkclCVF #InclusiveChoir #ServicesForEducation
Music, Study Leave, and Exams: Why Continuing Musical Activities Matters 🎶 Assistant Head of Ensembles, Sara Wilson explains why continuing creative activities during exam periods can support rather than hinder academic performance 💡👉 buff.ly/NJGwq7U
In partnership with Mondelez International, our Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle. Check if your school has been invited and if they're eligible for the £3,500 grant here 👉 buff.ly/gfOUnhQ
Are you passionate about brass instruments and eager to cultivate the next generation of musicians? We are currently in need of enthusiastic and dedicated full or part-time #BrassTeachers with strong experience in Whole Class teaching 👉 buff.ly/GMKgHyb #Hiring
This online course is designed for existing DSLs and Deputy DSLs who have previously attended the two-day DSL training course and require update training in line with the requirement set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 👉 buff.ly/rvhy9wg
This month’s #fundraisingfocus will look at some of our charitable projects and how they impact the people we work with. To read more about the impact our work has, and how you can be part of that impact, you can read our latest blog here 👉 buff.ly/Nww3PRq
How can we prepare children to stay safe during the summer holidays? With the holidays just over six weeks away, Interim School Support Lead and Education Adviser here at SFE, Jo Perrin, offers some practical tips for you to think about 👉 buff.ly/vz7bonf #SchoolHolidays
In case you missed it last month, Education Adviser and Health for Life Lead, Helen Grundy, wrote a brand-new blog explaining how to set up a vegetable garden for your school, with key hints and tips to help you get started 💡🫛👉 buff.ly/EusbFZB #VegetableGarden #AdviceForSchools
You may not play an instrument yourself, but you can still be a #Music May-ker and support our musicians 🎶 Being part of our Ensembles, choirs, or simply having music lessons means so much for everyone involved, and you can be part of their experience 👉 buff.ly/7MtfV4u
Did you know that #music been shown to improve a child’s mood, boost brainpower, build confidence and resilience? 💡 Here at SFE, we strive to provide the best musical education opportunities for our local communities. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/2fMixex
Our team of experienced advisers can work closely with you to develop a bespoke package of support that addresses your specific needs based on your individual challenges, whole #school priorities and targets 👉📹 buff.ly/ko8vFWR 👉 buff.ly/Zhw9nGL
We were thrilled to hear from Kiran Slimak, Subject Leader at Bentley West Primary School, regarding their experience attending one of SFE's #Mathematics Training courses. A huge thanks to Kiran for this brilliant review - read more of our testimonials here 👉 buff.ly/XMAwhhW
For the third year in a row, our Outdoor Music Festival took over the amphitheatre stage at Midlands Arts Centre, with over two hundred young musicians performing in the sunshine 🎶 SFE’s Fundraising Manager, Sarah Caldwell, reflects on the festival 👉 buff.ly/ft4Gax6 #SFEensembles
💡This course will equip staff with the necessary knowledge, understanding and practical strategies to undertake the responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), or Deputy Designated #Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), role 👉 buff.ly/ZMZ39I1
All of our charitable projects help bring music to people who often miss out on opportunities, and by making a Music May-ker donation this month, you will be supporting us and our projects across the city. If you are able to donate, please click here 👉 buff.ly/7MtfV4u
In case you missed it - last month our Head of Music Service, Richard Mabbott, wrote a blog exploring the crucial role of music in everyday life and how we as educators can use the power of music to improve education and change lives 💡👉 buff.ly/V5pHppD #MusicEducation
We are really excited to announce which schools are eligible for our next Health for Life cohort! 🎉 The programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle. See if your school is eligible this year 🙌👉 buff.ly/H4Gg8yu
This Saturday 24th May is our next in-person session for our Birmingham Inclusive Choir, taking place at the MAC, Birmingham, from 11.00 📍 For more information, including a link to sign up and future dates, check out our recent blog 👉 buff.ly/mmo7Go1
